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World of Circles

The World of Circles defines a circle and its parts. Animated graphics illustrate and explain radius, diameter, circumference, and area. Special attention is given to illustrating the concept of Pi. For grades 4-9.

Fractions and all their Parts

Fractions and all their parts-part III covers the addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers.

Fractions and all their Parts: Part I

Fractions and all their Parts-Part I describes what fractions are and why they are useful. Numerator and denominator are defined and illustrated.

Fractions and all their Parts

Fractions and all their parts is a three-part series that combines colorful animated graphics with imaginative examples to explain fractions and how they are used and manipulated.

What Are Variables

Shows how to express simple problems in the form of "mathematical sentences," and introduces the idea of using a symbol to hold a place for a value. Unknown numbers are explained and expanded to include variables.

The Pythagorean theorem

Combines colorful animated graphics with imaginative examples to explain the pythagorean theorem and its uses.

How to read music

Uses computer animation to explore the basics of reading and understanding music, featuring four lessons that define and explain the treble and bass staffs, the concept of pitch, the musical scale, octaves, sharps and flats, timing, and musical notes.

The greenhouse effect

2004
Uses live action video and computer animation to explore the greenhouse effect on Earth, featuring four lessons that explain what the greenhouse effect is, define greenhouse gases, discuss the effect of civilization on Earth's atmosphere, and examine the global warming debate.

World of Circles

The World of Circles defines a circle and its parts. Animated graphics illustrate and explain radius, diameter, circumference, and area. Special attention is given to illustrating the concept of Pi. For grades 4-9.

The Pythagorean theorem

Combines colorful animated graphics with imaginative examples to explain the pythagorean theorem and its uses.

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